Well, this wasn't for me, I guess. It got lots of good press and I can understand why, but for my own taste, it didn't satisfy. (And this is where I remind folks that I rate on my reading experience.) It was too.... I felt like I was missing something, something that would give me the deeper understanding that the book was trying to give me. And that annoyed me at times.
The premise was interesting, but I felt overwhelmed by all the social stuff I was supposed to be getting riled up about. There are a lot of interesting concepts in the book having to do with the Earth's future, computer programs taking over so many things, nanosomething or others that sort of enable a melding with animals... just so so much.
The world-building is to be lauded, however. And the characters were interesting and intriguing. I just... I wish I liked it more. It felt like I SHOULD like it more. It's up for a Nebula award this year for best novel and I can see why. The nomination is deserved, I think. The book just isn't really for me. I will say though, it does leave me wondering what happens to the main characters left at the end. Whether or not their story continues and how it does.
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